Instant New York Times bestseller! A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020A Chicago Public Library and New York Public Library's Best Books of 2020A Today's Favorite Children's Books of 2020A Shelf Awareness's Best Children's and Teen Books of 2020A Best Books of 2020, School Library Journal. A Best Picture Books of 2020, Chicago Public LibraryA Npr's Best Books of 2020A Best Picture Books of 2020, Barnes and Noble A Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2020 "A gem for every household". Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Stunning. Powerful. Timely. Illustrated inspiration at its best". Horn Book, starred review Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter.